Generic name:vancomycin (oral) [ VAN-koe-MYE-sin ]
Brand names: FIRST-Vancomycin 25, FIRST-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq
Drug class:Glycopeptide antibiotics
What is Firvanq?
Firvanq is an antibiotic. Oral (taken by mouth) this medicine fights bacteria in the intestines.
Firvanq is used to treat an infection of the intestines caused by Clostridium difficile, which can cause watery or bloody diarrhea. This medicine is also used to treat staph infections that can cause inflammation of the colon and small intestines.
Oral Firvanq works only in the intestines and is not normally absorbed into the body. Firvanq will not treat other types of infection. An injection form of vancomycin is available to treat serious infections in other parts of the body.
Firvanq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Oral Firvanq works only in the intestines and will not treat infections in other parts of the body. Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not Firvanq if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an intestinal disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, or
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